How To Apply for Permanent Resident Card (PR Card) In Canada
- Collect documents.
- Fill out the form.
- Pay the fee.
- Send your application to:
Case Processing Centre PR CardP.O. Box 10020
SYDNEY, SYDNEY,
CANADA
or
via courier:
By
courier:
Case Processing Centre – PR Card
47-49 Dorchester Street
Sydney, NS
B1P 5Z2
Formulary for Application to Permanent Resident Card
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5444E.pdf
Documents that are required Permanent Resident Card
- The Application for Permanent Resident Cards(fully filled out and signed)
- Supplementary Identification Form http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5455B.pdf
- One (1) primary identity document
- your passport, travel document, or
- the travel or passport document you had when you became permanent resident (including the passport page that was stamped at the time you arrived in Canada and then became a permanent resident) or
- The certificate of identity and travel documents issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Canada or any other country.
- NOTE: The copy should include the type of document and number, the issue and expiry dates as well as your name, photo and birth date.
- In exceptional circumstances, if it is not possible to acquire one of these, you must submit a
- Copy of any identity document that was issued outside of Canada before your entry into Canada or
- A statutory declaration that you have signed attesting to your identity , and an additional statutory declaration attesting to your identity , signed by:
- A person who knew you prior to your arrival in Canada (such as family members) as well as an official of an organisation that represents people who are from your country of citizenship or a former resident.
Format: Clear and legible photocopy
- Two (2) additional identity documents
- your Record of the Landing (IMM 1000) or Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5292 or IMM 5688) or
- Your valid provincial driver’s license or a valid provincial photo identification card, or
- Your current University/College photo student card , or
- the most recent income Tax assessment from Canada Revenue Agency. Canada Revenue Agency
- Additional documents to prove of residency in Canada within the last five (5) years
Include the following information in your application:
- Photocopies of every page of your passports that you’ve were issued in the last five (5) years (if the stamps you have aren’t written in English or French you should get them translated, refer to section on translation of documents) and
A duplicate from one or more of these:
- Other income tax assessments issued by the Canada Revenue Agency within the last five (5) years or
- transcripts from an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada attesting attendance during the last five (5) years or
- For all children who are in school for all children in school, records of attendance during the past five (5) years.
NOTE: If you are not able to present two additional identity documents or proof of residency as mentioned above, you must provide an official, dated and signed declaration that clearly explains the reason for the absence.
- two (2) images put in a small envelope (no glue or clippings)
- Copie 2 from the Receipt Form that shows the amount of money that was paid
Other documents that are required
- If you’re under 18 years of age A photocopy from your birth certificate and adoption order or guardianship documents and school documents;
- Residency proof is required for those who were out of Canada for 1095 or more days in the last five years.
- Translating documents.
Office Locations and Contacts
- Within Canada
CIC Call Center 1 888 242-2100 (toll-free)
The hours of operation
Monday through Friday, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Your local time deaf, deafened , or difficult to hear or suffer from speech impairment and are using the text phone to access the TTY service during the hours of 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. the time in your area by dialing: 1-888-576-802 (in Canada only).
- Outside Canada
Contact a visa department in an Canadian Embassy.
High Commission or
Consulate
Visit the local pages for phone numbers as well as go to the CIC website for phone numbers, addresses and web address addresses.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/index.asp
What Are All The Eligibility
To be eligible to receive the PR Card You must meet the following requirements:
- to be permanent residents of Canada
- be physically present physically present Canada
- Not be subject to an effective removal order.
- Not be an Canadian citizen or recognized Indian in the Indian Act and
- Not be found guilty of an offense relating to the use of a PR card.
Note:
If you’re currently out of Canada and don’t have an approved PR Card to travel to Canada then you’ll need to get a travel document from the Canadian Visa office. An application is available on their website: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/travel.asp
After you’ve returned to Canada After returning, you must apply for an RP Card.
Fees
$50
Pay Method
- A preferred payment method is via the internet.
- You can pay for your fees on-line if you’ve:
- A credit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express)
- access to a computer that has an Internet connection
- an email address that is valid
- access to printing (you will have to create the invoice)
If you don’t want to make a payment via the Internet payments must be made at a bank or financial institution located in Canada. Financial institutions will inform you the payment method it accepts. There is no charge for banking for paying at a bank.
Processing Time
43 calendar days
(This is the time to do this for those who have provided a postal address)
NOTE: If you live in Canada and you have been waiting longer than the duration given above, since applying you should contact our Call Centre. Call Centre agents cannot speed up the process of processing your application or take decisions regarding your application.
Instructions
- Learn the entire instruction manual and then fill in all the forms that are required.
- The forms are designed specifically with questions that can aid in the process for your request.
Requirements Information
- Personal Details
- The Immigration Histories
- Personal Histories
- Residency Obligation
- The Declaration of the Applicant
The Document is required Permanent Resident Card
This application is designed for individuals who are permanent residents of Canada that are seeking the first permanent resident card (PR card).
It is a status document which provides security proof of permanent resident status. Permanent Resident Cards are an official document for permanent residents, which includes children who plan to travel out of Canada and returning to Canada using any commercial transportation like a plane, train or boat.
Information that can be useful
Status of application checking on line
You can determine the progress of your application on the internet by following these steps:
- Visit CIC’s website. CIC website.
- Select Check Application Status.
- Follow the steps that are provided.
Notice: Your application status will be visible only after your application is accepted as well as the review initial by CIC is complete.
External Links
http://www.cic.gc.ca
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/prcard.asp